Overview
- Stephen Matheny, 64, was found unresponsive while diving near Marathon in the Florida Keys and was pulled from the water around 11:20 a.m. on Monday.
- The U.S. Coast Guard and local first responders began CPR at the scene and transported Matheny to Fishermen’s Hospital in Marathon, where he was pronounced dead.
- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said investigators do not believe foul play was involved and that an autopsy has been ordered; results are pending.
- Regional outlets in Michigan reported the death because Matheny was a West Bloomfield Township resident and local officials have provided the initial details.
- Investigators have not released information about dive conditions, equipment, or companions, and the autopsy and follow-up inquiries are expected to shed light on possible medical or diving-related causes.